Which bulb shaped structures found at the end of neurons form connections with the dendrites and somas of other neurons and allow information to pass from one neuron to another? A. Myelin sheaths B. Ion channels C. Axon terminals D. Dendrite arcs

Which bulb shaped structures found at the end of neurons form connections with the dendrites and somas of other neurons and allow information to pass from one neuron to another? A. Myelin sheaths B. Ion channels C. Axon terminals D. Dendrite arcs

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A neuron is a nerve cell that serves as the foundation of the nervous system. In many ways, neurons are similar to other cells in the human body, but there is one significant difference between neurons and other cells. Neurons are designed to send information throughout the body.

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